Jody W. Fox completes basic combat training

Army Pvt. Jody W. Fox has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and...

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District jazz bands shine at local competition

Showcasing talent and charisma, five Garland ISD jazz bands wowed audiences during the 38th-annual Texas Christian University Jazz Festival March 20-21. Groups from Naaman Forest and Rowlett high schools, as well as Austin Academy for Excellence, won high honors at...

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Lt. Governor welcomes charter students

The Lt. Gov of Texas welcomed Superintendent Eddie Conger and the students of the International Leadership of Texas Charter School District last week in front of the iconic Capitol of Texas. The 7th grade students are on a week-long tour of Texas. Monday, the students...

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National Merit® $2500 scholarship winners

Today, National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this year’s National Merit $2500 scholarship winners. The 2,500 designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit...

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Culwell Center gunmen could have ties to ISIS

According to AFP.com, various United States intelligence agencies are investigating the claim by ISIS that it called for the May 4 attack at the Curtis Culwell Center during the Draw the Prophet cartoon contest. The investigation will require extensive research into...

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STEAM education buzzing in GISD

Committed to 21st-century education, Garland ISD launched a science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) initiative last fall. Cultivating this rigorous culture, STEAM-fueled activities, challenges and events have been occurring across the district all...

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